My New Vintage Set

[bellalaundry]

I figure it's time to show my newest acquisition. I picked up this set a couple of weeks ago from a Facebook Marketplace listing.

The dryer squeaked a little at first, then it quieted down to a whisper! Much quieter than my Miele Dryer...

The washer needed a new pump (thank you all who chimed in last week). Pump installed and it works without a problem.

The old pump had a date on it of 1971, so I'm guessing that it was the original.

There is something satisfying/comforting using a 50+ year old set.

What I need are new lid bumpers (anyone have a part number)? I would also like an agitator mounted fabric softener dispenser. I'm not sure if they were available at the time, I appreciate any leads if anyone knows.

Guy

 

[combo52]

1971 pair of whirlpool, portable, laundry

Hi Guy, great those look to be in really good shape, probably weren’t used much, if you’re going to use them a lot, they probably should have a good going over at some point the dryer particularly as it’s very easy to do.

If you’re going to use the dryer as a primary machine and have 240 V available you can convert the dryer by installing the 240 V heating element for compact dryers it will double the drying speed.

There is a fabric softener dispenser available for that washer. I forget the part number of it. We’ve got lots of them laying around. I’ll give you one next time you visit.

John.

 

[rpms]

Nice. It is amazing how much those washers can hold. I had the same washer 20 years ago. Saved me a bundle in time and money not having to go to the laundry mat

 

[pierreandreply4]

would love to see a close up of the control panel including the timer and a full wash cycle of the washer in action

 

[Ultramatic]

Congratulations!

 

 

Those compact machines are among my favorites.

 

[ea56]

Congratulations on your “new” set! I had the Whirlpool version of these same machines that I bought new in ‘73. Being convertible was a real plus whenever I was able to find a rental WD hookups. The washer unfortunately only lasted about 4 years, but I used the dryer for 8 years before I finally got a full size dryer. The dryer really worked very well for a portable that could only use 110 current. Hope you get lots of use from these beauty’s.

Eddie